FRIDAY reports yui is in a relationship

Weekly tabloid ‘FRIDAY‘ has reported, in the April 12th issue, that FLOWER FLOWER’s vocalist/guitarist yui is in a relationship.

According to sources, yui’s new boyfriend is rock band People In The Box’s vocalist/guitarist Hatano Hirofumi. The band made their major debut in 2009 with the mini-album, “Ghost Apple“.

The two met at a live venue. Since last year, yui had been …


YUI to resume her musical activities as a part of band “FLOWER FLOWER”

It was revealed that singer-songwriter YUI, who halted her musical activities at the end of last year, will resume her activities as part of rock band “FLOWER FLOWER.”

The band will perform at live event “JAPAN JAM 2013” which will be held at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST on May 4th.

FLOWER FLOWER is the band formed by YUI herself after she called to …


YUI performs at live events in Kansai as “flower flower”

On January 9th, it was reported that singer-songwriter YUI who has been hiatus after the end of last year, performed at some live events in the Kansai region, under the artist name “flower flower.”

According to a person concerned with the events, YUI appeared at small live music clubs on the 7th, 8th, and 9th in different cities, as one of …


YUI performs with Stereopony at their last live

On December 27, girl band Stereopony, known for their song “Namida no Mukou,” which peaked at second on the Oricon Charts, performed their final live at the Akasaka Blitz.

In October, the group announced that they would disband.  Vocalist AIMI (22) greeted fans with, “Today is our final performance.  I will put my heart into each and every song that …


Recochoku’s “karaoke songs that make you popular” ranking

Recochoku has revealed their “karaoke songs that make you popular” ranking.

For this ranking, users chose songs that would make someone popular if the opposite sex sang it.

Check out the top 5 for both male and female artists below!

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<Male Artists>

01. “Memeshikute” – Golden Bomber
02. “Kimi ni Todoke” – flumpool
03. “And I Love You So” - AK-69
04. “Kimi ga Suki” …


YUI’s 2 best-of albums grab 2nd & 3rd on album chart

Singer-songwriter YUI, who will be going on hiatus after this year, simultaneously released her two best-of albums, “GREEN GARDEN POP” and “ORANGE GARDEN POP“ on December 5th.

“GREEN GARDEN POP” sold 117,000 copies and “ORANGE GARDEN POP” sold 116,000 copies in its first week, placing 2nd and 3rd on Oricon’s album ranking for the week of December 17th.

Since her first …


YUI to talk about her hiatus through a special program

Last week, YUI announced through her official website that she would be going on hiatus at the end of the year. Her special program, ‘MESSAGE from YUI‘, will broadcast on November 28th via Nico Nico Namahousou, Ustream, and YouTube LIVE.

On the program, YUI will explain the reason for her hiatus and will reflect upon her activities …


Check out the performances from the November 23rd episode of Music Station

On the November 23rd broadcast of Music Station, Watanabe Mayu, EXILE ATSUSHI, FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, Momoiro Clover Z, Yui, and Kondo Masahiro took to the stage to put on exciting performances.

“Hikaru Monotachi” – Watanabe Mayu

“MELROSE ~Aisanai Yakusoku~” – EXILE ATSUSHI

“Good-bye days” – YUI

“Sayonara Janai” – FUNKY MONKEY BABYS

“Let’s Go!” – Kondo Masahiro

“Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimi-tachi yo” – Momoiro Clover Z


YUI to go on hiatus at the end of the year

On November 19th, it was revealed that singer-songwriter YUI will be putting a halt to her music activities at the end of the year.

Through a handwritten announcement on her official website, YUI explained that she has found something new that she wants to try, and has decided to take a break in order to prepare for it. “I know this might …


Details on YUI’s upcoming best-of albums revealed

The details on YUI’s upcoming best-of albums, “GREEN GARDEN POP” and “ORANGE GARDEN POP“, have been revealed!

YUI’s first best-of albums will be released simultaneously on December 5th. There will be a total of 36 tracks including 21 singles as well as popular tracks from her previous albums.

Both albums will be released in limited and regular editions. The limited …


MUSIC STATION artist lineup for November 23rd

TV Asahi’s popular music program, ‘MUSIC STATION‘, has revealed the artist lineup for their November 23rd broadcast!

On next week’s episode, AKB48’s Watanabe Mayu will take the stage with her 3rd solo single, “Hikaru Monotachi“, and the girls of Momoiro Clover Z will make their first appearance on the show with “Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimi-tachi yo“. It will also feature performances by …


YUI to release 2 best-of albums simultaneously

It’s been announced that YUI will be releasing her first best-of albums “GREEN GARDEN POP” and “ORANGE GARDEN POP” simultaneously on December 5th.

These best-of albums will contain not only her 21 singles, but also popular tracks from her previous albums, as well as the fans’ favorite songs from live concerts.  There will be total of 36 tracks in the best-of …


YUI to produce cover album “SHE LOVES YOU” with various artists

YUI has just released her single “fight” on September 5th and now she is going to work with various artists to create a cover album of her songs titled “SHE LOVES YOU”. The album will be released on October 24th.

YUI will be in charge of editing the album and the following artists will be doing covers …


Artist lineup for September 7th broadcast of MUSIC STATION

The artist line-up for the September 7th broadcast of Music Station has been revealed!

In this episode power idol group AKB48 will perform a special medley. Joining them are female artists YUI and Nishino Kana. Johnny’s group Kanjani 8 will perform their new song “Aoppana” scheduled to be released on September 5th. Also performing are duo KOBUKURO and EXILE TRIBE.

Check out …


YUI announces new single “fight” + covers + tracks

Singer-songwriter YUI has finally announced her first single of 2012. “fight” is her first single in 10 months and will be release on September 5th.

YUI’s new song will be the set piece to the ‘79th NHK Nationwide Junior High School Music Competition’ as well as one of the songs to NHK’s ‘Minna no Uta’ (for August and September …


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